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5 March, 2015 Teaching about iceJoin leading geographers including Professor Iain Stewart to update your core subject knowledge and develop an understanding of some fascinating and diverse ice-formed landscapes. Gain new ideas on delivering these topics in engaging ways.

6 March, 2015 Numerical analysis for KS4 and 5Many important equations cannot be solved analytically. Examine numerical methods for finding solutions, such as change of sign, rearrangement and Newton-Raphson, and consider applications suitable for use in the classroom.

11 March, 2015 Supremacy and sacred monarchy - Henry VIII's view of the ReformationDiscover the latest scholarship on the English Reformation in the reign of Henry VIII with one of the foremost experts on the Tudor age, Dr David Starkey. A tour of the Royal Collection, including items not currently on public display, will allow you to explore cultural approaches to the Tudor period.

11 March, 2015 Romeo and Juliet with the Royal Shakespeare CompanyRevitalise your teaching of one of Shakespeare’s enduring classics and discover how to inspire sophisticated interpretive responses in your students. Lectures and a practical session with the RSC will bring inspiration to the curricular aims of rehearsing and performing play scripts and creatively examining intonation, volume, stage business and body language.

13 March, 2015 Cunning chemistryFind ways to explore some intriguing sides of chemistry with your students. This day will look at real life applications, from holography to sustainable energy.

16 March, 2015 ConductingSuitable for any teacher involved in extracurricular music activities, you will enhance your knowledge of choral and band conducting, build your repertoire of fun and engaging rehearsal techniques and gain practical conducting experience.

16 March, 2015 Using French film at KS3 and 4Learn how to creatively use French film in the classroom, independently of the textbook, to help prepare students for aspects of the new curriculum including translation and transcription. Take away film-based resources and ideas that can be shared within your MFL department.

20 March, 2015 Franco vs Frida - Las caras hispánicas del siglo XXWeave rich cultural material into a more diverse and engaging practice for teaching Spanish. Embodying themes of racism and discrimination, social equality and freedom of expression, these two figures bring you inspiration for the cultural components of the MFL curriculum.

20 March, 2015 Creative writing with First StoryBuild your confidence to promote creative writing in the classroom with inspiring and practical ideas from First Story authors. In conjunction with First Story, this day will provide practical exercises you can use to help students articulate ideas, structure their work effectively and explore writing for pleasure

23 March, 2015 Film and fairy tales - Exploring German culture at KS3-5Expand students’ cultural and grammatical awareness by using fascinating authentic sources to explore the themes of identity, fear and gender stereotypes. Discover fun and innovative ways to use film and film clips to teach grammar points and stimulate discussion.